gimped

Definition of gimpednext
past tense of gimp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gimped
Verb
  • Ponce seemed to take a bad step and hobbled for a couple of strides before falling to the infield dirt.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The other day, after a breakfast of three eggs and an avocado, Brady hobbled over to a Burbank studio to make music with the British producer Count Baldor.
    Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • What made matters worse was Suarez injured her leg with less than two minutes remaining in the first half and limped off the court.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Whereas a year ago at this time, the Wild limped into playoffs having lost Joel Eriksson Ek for much of March and Kirill Kaprizov for half of the season, the extra manpower in 2026 creates its own kind of challenge.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • If wildflowers are trampled, they cannot be pollinated and produce seed, which will reduce the future number of wildflowers.
    Samuel O’Neal March 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Mary has turned to alcohol and other men after her husband, the distracted Abe Lincoln, has trampled on her dream of becoming a cabaret singer.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Gimped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gimped. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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